A section of religious leaders in Trans Nzoia County has called for peace, responsible use of social media and addressing of issues raised by the Gen Zs.
Led by retired Africa Inland Church (AIC) Bishop Silas Yego, the religious leaders stated that the government should focus on uniting Kenyans for economic development and posterity.
Bishop Yego called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to act decisively to end cases of abductions.
“Last year, we had a myriad of challenges as a country but we thank God for the prevailing peace and we must maintain it,” Yego said.
The retired bishop, a peace crusader also urged Gen Zs to use social media for personal development and not as a tool for spreading hatred and discord.
“To our young people, we appreciate that you were born in the technological age. However, while you use this technologies, we urge you to be very modest and mindful of others,” he urged.
Bishop Yego asks Ruto to appoint religious leaders to his advisory council
In addition, the man of cloth passionately asked President William Ruto to include elders and religious leaders in his advisory council.
“The president should incorporate respectable elders and religious leaders in his advisory board. Their wisdom and experience can guide policies that reflect the needs of ordinary citizens,” he noted.
On his part, Rev. James Kariuki of Tumaini Baptist Church-Kitale urged Kenyans to embrace unity.
“We don’t have any other country to call home apart from Kenya. It is therefore our duty to protect our nation by embracing unity and living harmoniously,” Kariuki appealed.
He also called on religious leaders to pray for the government of the day to overcome the prevailing challenges.
In late December 2024, six Kenyan youths were abducted and their whereabouts remain unknown to date.
The latest wave of abductions have seen a section of civil society organisations call for afresh round of protests.
